Who said aperitifs were only for long summer evenings? Certainly not us! But listen up, ladies — when we talk about aperitif time, we don’t mean loading up on crisps and charcuterie only to feel guilty about your cellulite afterwards… Yes, you can stop the self-blame and host a healthy aperitif without worrying about gaining a single gram, all while delighting everyone’s taste buds. Here are some of our indulgent yet wholesome recipes for a healthy and convivial aperitif!
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Homemade guacamole, the aperitif essential
Guacamole is always a crowd-pleaser, and avocado is excellent for your health and your figure. A must-have for a healthy aperitif!
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 2 ripe avocados
- ½ onion
- 10 coriander leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
Method:
Mash the avocado flesh in a bowl with a fork. Add the onion, finely chopped, the coriander, which you will have minced beforehand, and the lime juice. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Vegetable crudités with dipping sauce
Vegetable sticks are a staple for a light aperitif! Feel free to choose vegetables with anti-cellulite properties, such as cabbage, bell pepper or celery.
Ingredients (serves 4):
- Your choice of crudités (cucumber, carrot, tomato, cauliflower…)
- 2 x 0% fat fromage blanc
- A few chives
- Salt and pepper
Method:
Peel your vegetables and cut them into small sticks.
In a bowl, mix the fromage blanc with a little snipped chives, salt and pepper.
All that’s left is to dip your vegetable sticks into this light sauce and enjoy your healthy aperitif!
Salmon lollipops with pickled ginger
An ultra-simple, fresh recipe packed with protein, essential minerals and omega-3s, featuring the superfood that is ginger. It can also help you burn fat, reduce water retention and tackle the appearance of cellulite!
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 240 g salmon fillet
- 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into thin lengthwise strips
- 1 small jar of pickled ginger (for sushi)
- Black pepper
Method:
Cut the salmon fillet into large, evenly sized cubes. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper on all sides. Season lightly with salt.
Place a little pickled ginger on a cucumber strip and roll it up.
Place a cucumber and ginger roll on each salmon cube and secure with a cocktail stick. Serve and enjoy!
Guacamole, vegetable and fromage blanc verrines
This simple verrine recipe with a vegetable tartare is an absolute treat and takes just a few minutes to prepare. Packed with protein and slimming vegetables, it’s a great choice for keeping cellulite in check!
Ingredients (makes 12 verrines):
- 300 g guacamole
- 200 g fromage blanc (drained)
- 2 tomatoes
- 150 g cucumber
- 150 g courgette
- 1 sprig each of basil, mint and tarragon
Method:
Dice the tomato, cucumber and courgette into small cubes. Keep them separate. Snip the herbs and set aside.
Assemble the 12 verrines starting with the guacamole, then add the fromage blanc, beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper.
In 4 verrines, add the tomato tartare and snipped basil.
In another 4 verrines, add the cucumber tartare and snipped mint.
In the final 4, add the courgette tartare and snipped tarragon. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then serve!
Light tuna rillettes
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 large tin of tuna
- 1 portion of light cream cheese spread
- ½ plain yogurt
- ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
Method:
Flake the tuna into a bowl, then add the cream cheese and yogurt. Mix well.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon, add it to the mixture and stir.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve chilled, alongside slices of toasted wholegrain bread.
Sweet and savoury skewers
A delicious, ultra-light recipe for a completely guilt-free aperitif!
Ingredients (makes 10 skewers):
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 10 small strawberries
- 10 fresh basil leaves
Method:
This simple recipe is perfect for a healthy and surprising aperitif. Simply thread 1 tomato, 1 strawberry and 1 basil leaf onto small cocktail sticks. Done!
Salmon rolls
Homemade wraps are a fantastic base for easy, quick and delicious recipes. Feel free to customise them to your taste!
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 3 wraps
- 3 slices of smoked salmon
- 3 portions of light cream cheese spread
Method:
Start by spreading one portion of cream cheese over each wrap.
Then place a slice of salmon in the centre of each wrap.
Carefully roll up the wraps and slice each roll into 5 pieces. Ready to serve!
Courgette bites
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 courgette
- 14 crab sticks
- 80 g fresh goat’s cheese
- a little fresh parsley
Method:
Using a vegetable peeler, slice the courgette into long, thin ribbons. Then cut the crab sticks into very small cubes. Spread a little fresh goat’s cheese over each courgette ribbon and sprinkle with crab cubes and parsley. Roll the ribbon up and secure with a cocktail stick!
The perfect drinks for aperitif hour
Healthy, light bites are great — but they’re not enough on their own! To avoid reaching for calorie-laden, sugary alcoholic drinks that are hard on your figure and your cellulite, try these light cocktails, perfect for a successful aperitif.
Non-alcoholic options
These cocktails are full of slimming and anti-cellulite benefits thanks to lemon, pineapple and grapefruit — 3 citrus fruits known for their action against dimpling. That said, opt for freshly squeezed juices where possible, or if you use a shop-bought juice, check the label to make sure it’s 100% pure juice!
Cinderella
Ingredients: 5 cl lemon juice + 5 cl blood orange juice + 5 cl pineapple juice.
Exotic fruit cocktail
Ingredients: 25 cl apple juice + 10 cl grapefruit juice + 10 cl mango purée + 5 cl cherry syrup
Virgin Piña Colada
Ingredients: 3 cl Piña Colada syrup + 2 cl fresh pineapple juice + 9 cl coconut milk
Alcoholic cocktails — enjoy in moderation!
Margarita
Ingredients: 1.5 cl lemon juice + 3.5 cl Tequila + 2 cl Cointreau
Salty Dog
Ingredients: 4 cl Vodka + 10 cl grapefruit juice
Mojito
Ingredients: 4 cl white rum + 3 cl lime juice + 3 mint leaves + 2 teaspoons cane sugar + a splash of sparkling water, adjusted to make your cocktail stronger or lighter
These light recipes will help you host a healthy and delicious aperitif. And as you know, ladies, a balanced diet is essential for slimming down and reducing the appearance of cellulite! However, don’t forget that a balanced diet must be combined with regular physical activity and pinch-and-roll massages to truly say goodbye to dimples.
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